Akanshi is a community person, an Android developer & a design enthusiast. She is currently working at Gojek as a Platform Engineer (Android) in the UX Engineering team.
She is active in communities as a speaker, mentor, organizer, contributor and a participant. She enjoys participating in hackathons, read and learn about tools and developments in the field of UI/UX, contribute on stack overflow and listening to good music.
She also likes to write about her tech and non-tech thoughts, create artworks and loves animals!

Akanshi is a community person, an Android developer & a design enthusiast. She is currently working at Gojek as a Platform Engineer (Android) in the UX Engineering team. She is active in communities as a speaker, mentor, organizer, contributor and a... Show more

Before working in the Microsoft industry, Laura was working in the charity sector as a Project Assistant/Office 365 Specialist for 3 years and before that was in various support roles. She fully entered the Microsoft industry when accepting a job offer with HCL in Nov 2021. She then completed the CIT Program in March 2022, and it's been the most amazing ride of her life so far.

She loves all things creative, and Microsoft related and can't wait to see what the future holds. Laura spends her time outside of work, blogging about the Power Platform community and her journey in the hope to inspire and support others. She likes to merge her love of tech with her love of art & design, to try to bring even more fun to the topics and activities she presents to the community. Her career and general way of life have always been built around the concepts of inspiration, support, and simplifying everything! She hopes to use these concepts to make a positive impact on the Microsoft community and whoever else dares to listen.

Before working in the Microsoft industry, Laura was working in the charity sector as a Project Assistant/Office 365 Specialist for 3 years and before that was in various support roles. She fully entered the Microsoft industry when accepting a job off... Show more

Kelly J Andrews is a developer advocate and has been tinkering with computers for over 35 years.

He enjoys teaching new developers how to navigate through the industry, work out their insecurities, and build everyone up together.

You'll also find him doing magic somewhere.

Kelly J Andrews is a developer advocate and has been tinkering with computers for over 35 years. He enjoys teaching new developers how to navigate through the industry, work out their insecurities, and build everyone up together. You'll also fi... Show more

Product Designer, Art Director and Public Speaker with over 6 years of experience in the fields of product design, advertising, and marketing. Over the last couple of years, he’s had the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, from small local courier companies to top-notch NY-based startups like Hive or Oncimmune. Continuously exceeding clients’ expectations, he has helped many great companies build better products and reach their brand-related goals.

As a Public Speaker, he has presented his ideas at events such as UXDX Berlin, Dribbble Meetup or Creative Mikser. The latter, hosted by British Council and the City of Warsaw, was a meetup dedicated to designing for inclusion and accessibility, a subject Wojciech is truly passionate about and experienced in.

A proud member of one of the best design teams in the world (the Netguru PD team has been rated the #1 trending design team on Dribbble globally multiple times). When not working on commercial projects, our team analyzes market trends, deepens the knowledge of accessibility design, or just watches Friends.

Product Designer, Art Director and Public Speaker with over 6 years of experience in the fields of product design, advertising, and marketing. Over the last couple of years, he’s had the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, from small lo... Show more

Carmen Lega è dottoranda presso l’Università per Stranieri di Perugia (XXXIX ciclo, curriculum in Studi linguistici, filologici e artistico letterari).
Nel 2022 pubblica, presso la casa editrice Divergenze, Canti e disincanti. Le forme fluide della letteratura del Novecento; nello stesso anno partecipa al Convegno ADI - “Scenari del conflitto” con un contributo dal titolo La sonorità della maceria: Montale e la musicalità sconnessa. Nel 2023 partecipa al convegno MOD “Contaminazioni, dissonanze ed eterotopie nella modernità letteraria”. Nel 2024 partecipa al Convegno AATI presso l’Università per stranieri di Perugia con una relazione dal titolo “Irma Brandeis: la scala della trascendenza”, al convegno Mod “Moderno e Antimoderno. Le avventure di una contrapposizione”, al convegno ADI “Rotte mediterranee. Migrazioni e ibridazioni nella letteratura italiana”. È in pubblicazione per Editoriale Scientifica un saggio in volume dal titolo “Orfeo, ma perché ti sei voltato?”

Carmen Lega è dottoranda presso l’Università per Stranieri di Perugia (XXXIX ciclo, curriculum in Studi linguistici, filologici e artistico letterari). Nel 2022 pubblica, presso la casa editrice Divergenze, Canti e disincanti. Le forme fluide della ... Show more

Eleonora Buonocore is Associate Professor of Italian Studies at the University of Calgary, Alberta (Canada). She holds a PhD in Medieval Philosophy from University of Siena, (2009) and in 2016 she completed her second PhD from Yale University. In 2017 she was Visiting Assistant Professor of Italian at Colby College, before moving to Canada. In 2022 she won the Student Union award for excellence in teaching at the University of Calgary. In 2021-22 she was a fellow at the Calgary Institute for the Humanities working on her monograph on the concept of memory in Dante’s Divine Comedy.

Her research lies at the intersection between philosophy and literature in the Medieval world, in Dante and in early Renaissance thought. She co- edited a volume of Studium (2021) in which she also published an article on Dante’s Convivio and Monarchia as well as she has published on Italian women writers such as Carolina Invernizio and on Italian Film.

Eleonora Buonocore is Associate Professor of Italian Studies at the University of Calgary, Alberta (Canada). She holds a PhD in Medieval Philosophy from University of Siena, (2009) and in 2016 she completed her second PhD from Yale University. In 201... Show more

Arnab Banerji is an Associate Professor of Theatre History and Dramatic Literature at Loyola
Marymount University located in the unceded lands of the Gabrilieno Tongva people also known
as Los Angeles. He is the author of Contemporary Group Theatre from Kolkata, India
(Routledge 2020). Arnab’s essays and reviews have been published in Theatre Journal, Theatre
Topics, Asian Theatre Journal, TDR, BOOM California, Ecumenica, Theatre Symposium,
Sanglap, Cerebration, and SERAS. His current research is in performances by the Indian diaspora, translations of Indian vernacular plays, and contemporary Bengali theatre.

Arnab Banerji is an Associate Professor of Theatre History and Dramatic Literature at Loyola Marymount University located in the unceded lands of the Gabrilieno Tongva people also known as Los Angeles. He is the author of Contemporary Group Theatre... Show more

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Eric Wada is a cultural practitioner and graduate scholar at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language, Division of Indigenous Language Revitalization and Education. His work bridges performing arts, language, and ceremony to explore Okinawan identity, diaspora, and decolonial practice. Through the philosophy of Nadayashiku—conciliation as a pedagogy for survival—Wada examines how Indigenous and land-based education can foster responsible allyship, heal generational trauma, and inspire language revitalization grounded in ancestral worldview.

Bio : Eric Wada is a cultural practitioner and graduate scholar at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language, Division of Indigenous Language Revitalization and Education. His work bridges performin... Show more

Shereen Thor is a comedian turned coach who slays with hope and humor. She has shared the stage with greats like Serena Williams, Prince Harry, Pau Gasol, and Les Brown. She is also the bestselling author of Revolutionary Woman, which focuses on inspiring women and people of color to revolutionize how they see themselves to create a more equitable world. She has been featured in Forbes, TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, Insider, Medium, Spike TV, 97.1 AMP Radio, and more. When she isn’t working, she is enjoying the great outdoors, spending time with her family, coaching or playing soccer, enjoying good food with friends and leaving her cell phone in the dust for extended periods. To learn more go to www.shereenthor.com.

Shereen Thor is a comedian turned coach who slays with hope and humor. She has shared the stage with greats like Serena Williams, Prince Harry, Pau Gasol, and Les Brown. She is also the bestselling author of Revolutionary Woman, which focuses on insp... Show more

Amber Herbert is a (mostly) speculative fiction author living in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband and two gremlins. She self-published her debut novel, Lipstick Covered Magnet, in 2022 and has since been penning an epic fantasy series and various horror stories she hopes to traditionally publish. She graduated the University of Colorado with a BA in English literature and worked as a freelance editor for eight years. She now writes full time (when she isn't minding children or rescue dogs).

Outside of writing and reading, Amber enjoys baking, going to emo/punk/post-hardcore gigs, playing complicated board games, and watching and critiquing TV and film.

Amber Herbert is a (mostly) speculative fiction author living in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband and two gremlins. She self-published her debut novel, Lipstick Covered Magnet, in 2022 and has since been penning an epic fantasy series and variou... Show more

With 20 years in live events and higher ed, Ben focuses on student leadership, sustainable systems, and transforming scattered knowledge into operational clarity.

With 20 years in live events and higher ed, Ben focuses on student leadership, sustainable systems, and transforming scattered knowledge into operational clarity. Show more

Bryan Hackleman is an experienced Mechanical Engineer working at Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company is known for its work in designing and manufacturing essential products across various industries, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage, telecommunications networks, solar cells, medical devices, and architectural glass.

In his role at Advanced Energy, Bryan applies his strong analytical skills to research, evaluate, and solve complex technical challenges. His responsibilities also include project management, documentation, and technical writing. He is proficient in ASME Y14.5 GD&T and is skilled in using several CAD programs such as PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and Fluent. He is also adept at data analysis using tools like Excel, Matlab, and Minitab, and he has a solid foundation in finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics. His expertise in Design-For-Manufacture (DFM) and Design-For-Manufacturing-Assembly (DFMA) principles is critical to his contributions to ensuring efficient and effective product designs.

At Advanced Energy, Bryan is responsible for designing equipment crucial for semiconductor manufacturing. He utilizes SolidWorks to develop derivative RF generators, modifying existing designs to meet the specific needs of clients. His work involves designing sheet-metal enclosures, heatsinks, and cable assemblies. He also ensures the proper packaging of electronic circuitry within protective enclosures and is involved in troubleshooting, testing, and debugging prototype power supply units.

Bryan's role extends to maintaining and enhancing the company's existing RF generator product lines. He is tasked with qualifying new mechanical and electrical components, particularly when current components become obsolete or scarce. He also conducts thermal analysis to ensure that these products maintain their high standards of reliability.

In addition to his design and maintenance responsibilities, Bryan actively supports the production process by addressing mechanical component issues as they arise. He focuses on resolving DFM-related concerns and improving assembly operations to boost efficiency. He also works closely with suppliers to fix problems with parts that do not meet tolerance specifications, recommending rework or adjustments when necessary.

Before becoming a Mechanical Engineer, Bryan gained valuable experience as an Assembler at Advanced Energy. In this role, he independently assembled and tested both electrical and mechanical components, following detailed schematics, diagrams, and verbal instructions. He also maintained a clean and organized laboratory environment, which was essential for ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Bryan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both earned from Colorado State University (CSU). His thesis focused on the regeneration of oxidation catalysts through chemical washing, and he co-authored a paper on this topic that was presented at the 2018 Gas Machinery Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

While at CSU, Bryan also worked as a Research Assistant in the CSU Hydraulics Laboratory. His responsibilities included maintaining equipment, preparing soil erosion experiments, and fabricating scale models for performance testing. He also gained experience as a Research Engineer for Pipeline Research Council International, where he conducted research on the degradation of oxidation catalysts and evaluated the effectiveness of chemical washing treatments.

Outside of his engineering career, Bryan Hackleman is passionate about art. He enjoys painting and drawing, mainly focusing on oil landscapes. He hopes to turn this creative passion into a side career by selling his artwork. Additionally, he is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys fly fishing and hiking, activities that reflect his strong connection to his Colorado roots. He is also an avid reader who constantly seeks to learn and explore new ideas, both in his professional and personal life.

Bryan Hackleman is an experienced Mechanical Engineer working at Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company is known for its work in designing and manufacturing essential products across various industries, including semiconductors, flat ... Show more

Mark is a software engineer and music producer. He is Spring Data project lead at Broadcom with a strong focus on reactive infrastructure and works on various Spring Data modules such as MongoDB, Redis, R2DBC, and Apache Cassandra.

Mark is a software engineer and music producer. He is Spring Data project lead at Broadcom with a strong focus on reactive infrastructure and works on various Spring Data modules such as MongoDB, Redis, R2DBC, and Apache Cassandra. Show more

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping with logistics and creating the content of the event. For each year she invites 80 leading speakers from the Tech industry from around the world to come to the Baltics for this 5-day event.
The success of her leadership is seen through the results of the event which every year attracts more than 1400 software developers, with the same participants returning every year as the event grows.
Outside of the workplace, Neringa is involved with initiatives like Women Go Tech where she mentors young women, providing them with advice and direction for their careers in the tech sector.
She is the founder and manager of FIX.Events which runs meetings, training, conferences, private and public events for private & corporate clients.
During her university studies, she was simultaneous working as a Telemarketing sales representative. In just 2 years (2009), she was promoted on the basis of good results to become the Sales team lead at Lintel. At the age of 22, she was responsible for over 100 telemarketing sales managers. Her responsibilities included – hiring staff, training staff, coaching, organizing work across the wider team and implementing company sales strategies.
At AB TEO (now Telia), she initiated, formed and managed a team that is composed of both technical- and sales-personnel to boost sales in line with the company’s sales strategy. Her responsibilities included human resource management – hiring staff, training, coaching, organizing teamwork and working with sales strategies.
During the time she was working at AB TEO, she also published her Master thesis on an HR Topic: "Coaching for the Development of Organizational Personnel (Case of an X Organization, Lithuania)"; 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION REFORM AND MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION (ERMI 2012), VOL 1 Pages: 54-60 Published: 2013; Conference: International, Conference on Education Reform and Management Innovation (ERMI 2012) Location: Shenzhen, PEOPLES R CHINA Date: DEC 04-05, 2012.

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping ... Show more

Product designer chez EY Fabernovel
Avec un background en stratégie de brand et en marketing, je décide de me réorienter en tant que product designer UX/UI et je rejoins EY Fabernovel en Juillet 2024. Je travaille actuellement pour un grand acteur du luxe français.

Product designer chez EY Fabernovel Avec un background en stratégie de brand et en marketing, je décide de me réorienter en tant que product designer UX/UI et je rejoins EY Fabernovel en Juillet 2024. Je travaille actuellement pour un grand acteur d... Show more

Paul Chin Jr is a Hampton Roads native and a curious human. He is passionate about exploring technology, art, and business. He advocates for making technology accessible and growing communities to help one another. He has created new markets, guided start-up validations, and architected enterprise platforms. The future is amazing, and he can't wait to help you build it.

Paul Chin Jr is a Hampton Roads native and a curious human. He is passionate about exploring technology, art, and business. He advocates for making technology accessible and growing communities to help one another. He has created new markets, guided ... Show more

Consultante senior en agilité, formatrice et coach professionnelle, je transmets les pratiques agiles, la facilitation graphique et la créativité.
Praticienne d’arts variés — théâtre, dessin, écriture — je suis une conférencière passionnée par la transmission et le partage.
Facilitatrice épanouie, j’aime accompagner les collectifs avec une approche ludique et bienveillante.
Formée à la Communication Non Violente (CNV) et à la parentalité alternative selon Faber & Mazlish.

Consultante senior en agilité, formatrice et coach professionnelle, je transmets les pratiques agiles, la facilitation graphique et la créativité. Praticienne d’arts variés — théâtre, dessin, écriture — je suis une conférencière passionnée par la tr... Show more

Design and Code are my pillars

Design and Code are my pillars Show more

I’ve spent the last six years at the intersection of design, social impact & engineering, creating human-centered products & initiatives that drive change. My engineering foundation & leadership in digital design fuel my mission to use creativity & technology for global impact.

I’ve spent the last six years at the intersection of design, social impact & engineering, creating human-centered products & initiatives that drive change. My engineering foundation & leadership in digital design fuel my mission to use creativity & t... Show more

Paulo is the co-founder and lead web developer of Luscious Orange, a digital agency based out of Winnipeg, Canada. He manages the company’s cross-disciplinary team and specializes in finding a balance between design, programming, and content. As a part of an agency, his focus is on understanding different perspectives from both his clients and his team members. After years of collaborative work, with a wide range of clients, he's built a skill in appreciating different points of view and explaining web topics in a way that doesn't make you feel like an idiot.

Paulo is the co-founder and lead web developer of Luscious Orange, a digital agency based out of Winnipeg, Canada. He manages the company’s cross-disciplinary team and specializes in finding a balance between design, programming, and content. As a pa... Show more

Nnamene Kenechukwu (Harmoni)
Nnamene Kenechukwu, also known professionally as Harmoni, is a Creative Director, digital artist, and motion designer passionate about bringing stories to life through powerful visuals. With expertise spanning branding, 2D animation, digital illustration, and motion design, he transforms ideas into dynamic creative experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.

As the founder behind Harmoni, he has worked on projects ranging from book covers and character designs to children’s book illustrations, logos, and animated content, showcasing his versatility and eye for detail. Fluent in English and Igbo, with growing proficiency in Japanese, Nnamene bridges cultural influences to create globally relevant work.

He has further honed his craft through professional learning, completing certifications in Cinematic Compositions for Video & Film and Video Storytelling for Social Media Success. Whether leading creative teams or crafting unique visuals himself, Nnamene is driven by originality, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Nnamene Kenechukwu (Harmoni) Nnamene Kenechukwu, also known professionally as Harmoni, is a Creative Director, digital artist, and motion designer passionate about bringing stories to life through powerful visuals. With expertise spanning branding, ... Show more

Bangalore, India native, worked in the software Industry for 30+ years, the first generation of Programmers to come out of the Bangalore IT setup.
Chose to move to the mountains primarily for quality of life, but also help create a Software ecosystem where none existed, but plenty of local talent who move to the cities for work.

Bangalore, India native, worked in the software Industry for 30+ years, the first generation of Programmers to come out of the Bangalore IT setup. Chose to move to the mountains primarily for quality of life, but also help create a Software ecosyste... Show more

Hello, appelez-moi Kage !

Je suis un Product Designer et FOF Douala Community Advocate.

J'ai eu à travailler sur différents projets avec différentes thématiques, entre SAAS et Fintech ! Je cherche toujours à m'améliorer, à la fois dans la façon dont les choses fonctionnent et dans la façon dont je résous les besoins des utilisateurs tout en gardant l'objectif commercial en vue ! Je suis passionné de culture japonaise, comme vous le remarquerez probablement, mais surtout je cherche toujours à m'améliorer, quelle que soit la discipline.
Ahhh oui, mon personnage préféré de tous les mangas est Kirua Zoldick.😊

Hello, appelez-moi Kage ! Je suis un Product Designer et FOF Douala Community Advocate. J'ai eu à travailler sur différents projets avec différentes thématiques, entre SAAS et Fintech ! Je cherche toujours à m'améliorer, à la fois dans la façon... Show more

Diseñador especializado en diseño conversacional y UX, con foco en estrategia de contenidos, investigación y lenguaje.
Su recorrido profesional comenzó en 2011, estudiando ingeniería, y tomó un giro hacia el diseño web en 2016. Desde 2018 se dedica al diseño y construcción de chatbots, liderando proyectos de automatización y experiencias conversacionales en entornos de alta complejidad.
Difunde contenido sobre historia del diseño, UX y evolución de roles en LinkedIn, donde formó una comunidad activa de diseñadores y profesionales digitales de Argentina, México, Chile y otros países de la región.
Actualmente, dirige y dicta formaciones en diseño conversacional y UX con una mirada histórica y estratégica. También se desempeña como CUX en ueno bank.

Diseñador especializado en diseño conversacional y UX, con foco en estrategia de contenidos, investigación y lenguaje. Su recorrido profesional comenzó en 2011, estudiando ingeniería, y tomó un giro hacia el diseño web en 2016. Desde 2018 se dedica ... Show more

Luca holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of L'Aquila and has more than fifteen years of experience working on the Microsoft Data Platform. He started his experience as a T-SQL developer on SQL Server 2000 and 2005. He then focused on the whole Microsoft Business Intelligence stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), deepening data warehousing techniques. Recently, he has been focusing on the world of Advanced Analytics and Data Science. He contributes to the technical community as a speaker at data events and through his personal blog on Medium. He is the author of Extending Power BI with Python and R, published by Packt Publishing. He held the role of Mentor & Technical Director at Lucient (formerly SolidQ). He is now Head of Data & AI at iCubed. He is currently a Microsoft Data Platform Most Valuable Professional (MVP).

He also graduated with honors in classical piano from the "Alfredo Casella" Conservatory in L'Aquila.

Luca holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of L'Aquila and has more than fifteen years of experience working on the Microsoft Data Platform. He started his experience as a T-SQL developer on SQL Serv... Show more

Author of Master Software Architecture book: https://mastersoftwarearchitecturebook.com/

Founder and co-author of the Evolutionary Architecture repository: https://github.com/evolutionary-architecture/evolutionary-architecture-by-example

Promoter of continuous deployment, holistic and pragmatic approach to software architecture.

Just another software dude living in Switzerland.

Website: https://www.fractionalarchitect.io
Newsletter: https://newsletter.fractionalarchitect.io

Author of Master Software Architecture book: https://mastersoftwarearchitecturebook.com/ Founder and co-author of the Evolutionary Architecture repository: https://github.com/evolutionary-architecture/evolutionary-architecture-by-example Promot... Show more

As Head of Design and Development at Diagram, Dennis leads a talented team of designers, developers, and QA specialists. With a background spanning coding, UX, and testing, he champions bold ideas and collaborative problem-solving.

Passionate about design’s power to inspire change, he advocates for ethical standards, professionalism, and a workplace culture that fosters diversity, creativity, and growth.

As Head of Design and Development at Diagram, Dennis leads a talented team of designers, developers, and QA specialists. With a background spanning coding, UX, and testing, he champions bold ideas and collaborative problem-solving. Passionate abou... Show more

Vance has been a web programmer for 20+ years, has been focused on JavaScript and React for 6+ years, and is currently a Staff Engineering Lead on the rentals team at Redfin.

Vance has authored many popular open source packages on GitHub, is the co-founder of the Techlahoma Foundation (a non-profit focused on tech education), and co-organizer of the annual ThunderPlains Developer Conference in Oklahoma City.

Vance has been a web programmer for 20+ years, has been focused on JavaScript and React for 6+ years, and is currently a Staff Engineering Lead on the rentals team at Redfin. Vance has authored many popular open source packages on GitHub, is the c... Show more

Rob has been working for ~10 years and has slogged his way through software engineer and team lead to reach the illustrious and coveted position of middle management.

This means he no longer writes code in his day job but instead looks on wistfully whilst he teaches others to grow into bigger and better things instead.

Rob has been working for ~10 years and has slogged his way through software engineer and team lead to reach the illustrious and coveted position of middle management. This means he no longer writes code in his day job but instead looks on wistfull... Show more

Writer and speaker

Writer and speaker Show more